A guide to Scottish Events and Festivals
Scottish Events and Festivals – Scotland is renowned for its wide range of unique events and festivals, with something to offer everyone from families to athletes. On New Year’s Eve, the world-famous Edinburgh Hogmanay Fireworks take place on the castle ramparts. On the first of January there’s a traditional ceilidh, where locals and visitors come together to celebrate the start of the new year.
January sees a celebration of Scotland’s National Bard Robert Burns at a Burns Supper. Music festivals take place throughout the year, from traditional Scottish tunes in Inverness and Dumfries & Galloway to modern beats in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh is also home to a range of summer festivals that are full of colourful performances and elaborate costumes. Sporting spectacles including golf, tennis, rugby and badminton tournaments can be found across Scotland.
The Edinburgh International Festival is one of the biggest summer festivals in Europe, with a packed programme of theatre, music, dance and visual art performances. There is also the Edinburgh Fringe Festival which sees over 300 shows every year with something to suit everyone. Other festival highlights are the Jazz and Blues Festival and the Royal Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.
St Andrew’s Day on 30th November celebrates the life and achievements of Scotland’s Patron Saint, while Christmas festivities such as mince pies and mulled wine bring the cities, towns and villages to life each year.
Whatever time of year you visit Scotland there is an event or festival for everyone to enjoy.
What is Hogmanay?
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What is Hogmanay?
What is Hogmanay?-Hogmanay is the Scots word for the last day of the year and is one of Scotland’s most beloved celebrations. It dates back to pagan times when it was believed that good luck could be brought in with the new year by making as much noise as possible.
The tradition of Hogmanay has become a major part of Scottish culture, with many different customs and activities taking place to mark the end of the old year and welcome in the new. In Scotland, Hogmanay is celebrated with a variety of festivities including street parties, concerts, bonfire celebrations, firework displays and parades.
Why You Need The Ultimate Scotland Travel Guide (it’s Free)
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Why You Need The Ultimate Scotland Travel Guide (it’s Free)
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Celebrate Scotland’s National Poet Robert Burns
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Celebrate the life and works of Scotland’s National Poet, Robert Burns, with a traditional Burn’s Night Supper. Gather with friends and family to feast on delicious food, dance to a merry tune and enjoy a tipple or two while paying tribute to a man who left his mark on Scottish literature.
What Is The World’s Largest Arts Festival?
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What is the world’s largest arts festival?
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe l is the world’s largest arts festival spanning 3 weeks in summer with over 2,500 international shows from 60 nations in 258 venues.
The three-week Fringe Festival of performing arts dates back to 1947 .when eight theatre groups turned up uninvited to perform at the Edinburgh International Festival which was set up ater World War II to celebrate European cultural life.
The artists of the first Fringe were not part of the official programme of the International Festival, however this didn’t stop these performers, they just went ahead and staged their shows on the fringe of the Festival anyway. Their spontaneous action coined the phrase and the name, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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